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No Evidence of PFAS Leaching From Solar Panels, Study Finds
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According to the scientists, fluoropolymers are used in certain components such as backsheets or coatings. However, there is no reliable evidence that PFAS is leaching from modules.The researchers also point to the widespread confusion regarding the different PFAS types and demand clearer communication. Researchers from Michigan State University and the Oak Ridge National Laboratory have addressed claims about the occurrence and potential leachi…
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No evidence of PFAS leaching from solar panels, study finds
Researchers in the United States reviewed claims about PFAS in solar panels and found that while fluoropolymers may be used in limited components like backsheets or coatings, there is no confirmed evidence of PFAS leaching from commercially deployed modules. The study highlights widespread confusion between different PFAS types and emphasizes the need for clearer communication and transparency around fluoropolymer use in PV technologies.In a per…
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